Quality Control Intern- Summer 2026

Seneca Fruit; Glencoe (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Seneca Foods invites applications for a Quality Control Intern in Glencoe, MN. The role focuses on testing and evaluating products at different stages of production to maintain quality and consistency.

No experience is required, and Food Science students are encouraged to apply. Starting wage is $18.54 per hour, with opportunities for overtime during peak season and flexible time off to accommodate school commitments.

Qualifications

• No experience required; Food Science students are encouraged to apply.
• Weekend and extended hours availability during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies and procedures to test and evaluate products at different production stages to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Measuring devices knowledge

Teamwork

Extended hours availability

Job description

Quality Control Intern - Summer 2026

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Category: Seneca Foods
Employer: Seneca Foods
Date: Aug 27, 2026
Location: Glencoe, MN, US, 55336

Seneca Foods Corporation is currently accepting applications for summer internships at Glencoe, MN in the Quality Department. Seneca Foods Corporation is one of the largest processors of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables with manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States. Its products are sold under the Libby’s, Aunt Nellies Farm Kitchen, Stokely’s, Read and Seneca labels as well as through private label and industrial markets.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

As a QC technician, your responsibility will be to follow established policies and procedures. The position is responsible for the testing and evaluation of products at different stages of the production process to determine and maintain the quality and consistency of our products. No experience necessary and Food Science students are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Working knowledge of basic measuring devices and machines.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work extended hours during our peak season.
• Ability to work weekends when needed.

There will be opportunities for overtime and time off to accommodate school and personal commitments. There is always something happening at Glencoe during the Pack season, providing you with numerous chances to learn from many people. We look forward to getting to know you better and welcoming you to the Glencoe team!

Starting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience at $18.54 per hour.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.